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The Corvette hobby is one of the best in all of the automotive
kingdom, with enthusiastic owners, great events, and, obviously,
fantastic cars. This 1985 Corvette is a fast, fun entry-level
'Vette with no vices, excellent originality, and lots of
documentation.

It's rather rare to find an unmodified Corvette of this vintage,
but this one has obviously led a very easy life as a fair-weather
toy. Showing just 68,311 original miles, the bodywork remains in
great shape, and while Corvettes of this period are known for being
hardcore, this one has aged very gracefully with no cracks or
obvious signs of hard use, and the shiny Medium Gray Metallic paint
suggests that someone spent a lot of Saturday afternoons lovingly
washing and waxing its sleek surface. The slippery gray paint
itself is ideal, the perfect look for the high-tech 1980s, and if
you think a gray Corvette can't be a hardcase, guess again, because
this one rocks. The black rub strip that surrounds the body adds
contrast and shows no UV damage, and the tinted windows combine
with a smoked acrylic top to give it a no-nonsense look that really
works. For a car that's more than three decades old, this one looks
a fraction of its age.

The C4 had a state-of-the-art interior in 1985 and it has aged
well, both in terms of design and in this car's case, preservation
as well. The leather seats are called "Graphite" and it works
extremely well with the gray bodywork. Showing modest wear that's
appropriate for its age and mileage, the interior is comfortable
and inviting, but definitely performance-oriented with a
driver-centric instrument panel full of digital gauges that are
still bright and easy to read. Carpets and door panels show
excellent preservation, as does the cargo area out back. Turn the
key and the dash comes to life, and you have all the options at
your fingertips: cold A/C, power windows and locks, cruise control,
a tilt wheel, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo that still sounds
great.

Crossfire injection was dead, and the all-powerful L98 debuted in
1985. Torquey and as reliable as a mule, the 350 cubic inch V8
provided Corvette power for years and remains one of GM's better
efforts. It's also insanely easy to modify, with a vast aftermarket
designed around it. But a modified engine is also one that's been
used hard, but you're in luck because this one remains bone stock.
From the distinctive intake manifold to the finned aluminum valve
covers, it remains clean and well-maintained, and thanks to GM
electronics, it still starts instantly and idles like it should
every single time. The 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
snaps off downshifts with only a light prod, yet cruises
effortlessly at highway speeds and actually pulls down decent fuel
mileage. The exhaust system is new and sounds awesome, the
suspension still delivers impressive grip, and the brakes are
powerful, even by today's standards. Original 16-inch alloys are in
excellent shape and wear fat 255/50/16 performance radials that
really fill the fenders.

It's hard to go wrong with a Corvette of any kind, but this one
that also includes a ton of documentation, factory books, and
window sticker is a smart choice. Call today!

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